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The development of photovoltaic technology is expected to solve problems related to energy shortages and environmental pollution caused by the use of fossil fuels. Dye-sensitizedsolar cells (DSSCs) are promising next-generation alternatives to conventional silicon-based photovoltaic devices owing to their low manufacturing cost and potentially high conversion efficiency. This special topic volume addresses recent advances in the research on dye-sensitized solar cells. The focus of this special topic volume is on materials development (sensitizers, nanostructured oxide films, and electrolyte), but commercialization. This work illustrates a new pathway to achieve highly efficient DSSCs for practical applications.
This special collection brings together the latest developments in the science and technology of electroceramics. It focuses upon contributing to the exchange of Electroceramics know-how; both scientific and industrial. The major topics covered by this special collection includes dielectric and ferroelectric ceramics, lead-free ferroelectric ceramics, energy related ceramics, thin film and nanocrystal, semiconductor, magnetic, optical, and sensor ceramics. All papers collected were reviewed.
The aims and contents of the ICAPMA 2013 special volume are to facilitate an exchange of information on best practices for Applied Physics and Material Applications, etc. It will provide a chance for physicists and scientists in academia, industry, and government to address the most innovative research and development including technical challenges and to discuss their ideas, results, work in progress and experience on all aspects of Applied Physics and Material Applications.
Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).
The papers are grouped into the following chapters:
Technology of the active media for electronic engineering;
Active media fundamentals: crystal structure, micro- and nanostructure, electronic structure;
Nanoparticles, nano-ceramics and nano-composites;
Materials for quantum and optoelectronics, defects, impurities and transport phenomena;
Magnetic properties, superconductivity and applications;
Materials for sensing.
In this special issue, we have several papers that are addressing the current status of the fundamental issues related to synthesis and the diverse applications of semiconducting nanowires and nanotubes. The papers related to nanocrystalline polymer materials presented in chapter IV discusses the different aspects associated with the synthesis and properties of polymer materials and provides good scope for researchers to carry out further research on polymer materials. Demonstration about the usage of specific nanocrystalline materials for efficient drug delivery and antimicrobial activities are being discussed in chapter V under the title nanostructured materials for biological applications and will be an impetus for carrying out research in this area. Finally, in the chapter VI papers related to sensors and devices using nanostructured materials give an overview about the fabrication of devices like, field effect transistors, gas sensors and solar cells using nanomaterials.
The 220 papers are grouped into the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Environmental Science and Engineering;
Chapter 2: Material Science and Materials Processing;
Chapter 3: General Mechanical Engineering;
Chapter 4: Automation, Control, Information and Computer Technologies;
Chapter 5: Management and Industrial Engineering.
Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).
Selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2013 International Conference on Intelligent System, Applied Materials and Control Technology (GSAMCT 2013), January 13-15, 2013, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China.
The 112 papers are grouped as follows:
Chapter 1: Advanced Technologies in Materials Science and Engineering, Assessment of Materials;
Chapter 2: Advanced Computer and Information Technology, Applications Simulation, Measurements and Electronics Engineering;
Chapter 3: Advanced Mechanical, Manufacturing and Building Engineering, Control Technology.